Services and Resources

To get a 1200-Z or 1200-A general NPDES stormwater discharge permit for an industrial site in City limits, start here. We receive and process applications for general stormwater permits. The City is the authorized agent for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) issues PARK(ing) Day permits to allow residents, designers, businesses, students, community organizations and artists to temporarily transform parking spaces into public spaces. This international event takes place the third Friday in September.

Apply for and receive your UC Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UC Permits that are required for private lateral connections to public sewer laterals or mains. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details.

Apply for and receive a UR Permit by email. Environmental Services issues UR Permits for lateral repairs in the right-of-way (ROW), typically from property line to curb. See the Guide to UR and UC Permits for more details. Development Services issues permits for private property sewer work.

Your company may need a permit to discharge process wastewater to the City sewer. Download the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit application here.

There are several options for applying including; online, mail, and in person.

Your company may need a permit or other authorization before discharging any wastewater into City sewers. To find out, first complete this environmental survey. Environmental Services will review your completed survey and notify you if your company requires a permit or authorization.

Producers of craft fermented beverages such as kombucha, beer, wine, spirits, or other breweries or distillers, are required to apply for a discharge authorization and then to file annual certification forms each year. Find and download the required forms here.

To be eligible to participate in the Environmental Services Submeter Program a business must submit a completed application.

This is intended for anything that does not fall within an existing permit type. Below are several options for submitting an application including; online, by email, mail, and in person.

Urban Forestry is responsible for reviewing Street, City, and Heritage trees. Urban Forestry reviews are conducted any time a project is valued at $25K or greater and any time a Street, City , or Heritage tree may be impacted or removed by the development.

Below are several options for applying including; online, by email, mail, and in person.

Below are several options for submitting an application including; online, by mail, and in person.

Private trees are located entirely on private property. Below are several options for submitting and application including; Online, mail, and in person.

There are several options for applying including; online, mail, and in person.

You must have prior permission to enter city stormwater, sanitary, or sewer systems. Environmental Services issues authorization.

Apply for solar permits online using DevHub. Learn about solar permitting, application types, submittal requirements and fees to install solar panels and solar water heating systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Find the online form, materials, and instructions to prepare a public works permitting design development submittal.

Preconcept meetings are necessary for project and plan preparation to minimize project time and cost. Receive guidance, discuss possible solutions to potential conflicts, ask questions, and learn what information City staff need to effectively review your project.

Apply for a permit to attach objects to Street Trees. There are several options for applying including; online, mail, and in person.